Wreath Shaped Egg Ham Bake (Printer-Friendly)

A savory wreath centerpiece with eggs, ham, cheese, and a flaky crescent dough crust.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 8 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 cup diced cooked ham
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
07 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
11 - 1 tablespoon poppy or sesame seeds (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until combined. Stir in diced ham, shredded cheddar, bell pepper, and green onions.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently, stirring, until softly set. Remove from heat.
04 - On the prepared baking sheet, arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle with the wide ends overlapping in the center and points facing outward, creating a wreath about 12 inches in diameter.
05 - Spoon the scrambled egg mixture evenly around the overlapping dough to form a ring.
06 - Fold the pointed ends of the dough triangles over the filling and tuck under the center to seal, leaving the center open.
07 - Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive and savory brunch centerpiece
  • Fluffy eggs combined with smoky ham and melty cheese
02 -
  • Ham can be swapped for cooked bacon or turkey for different flavors
  • For a vegetarian version, omit ham and add extra vegetables
03 -
  • Do not overcook the egg mixture before baking to keep it fluffy
  • Brush the dough generously with butter for a golden crust
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